What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Internship position at Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)?
Want to experience a fun and immersive hands-on internship that allows you to obtain real life, on-the-job professional skills? Apply today for our SMSC and Mystic Lake 10-week summer internship program! Our internships focus on inspiring possibilities, fostering meaningful connections, and creating memorable experiences. Enjoy weekly pay and a summer full of fun and engaging opportunities.
Internship Overview: You'll be working for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, we are a tribal government, a vibrant community, and a workplace rich in individual skills and backgrounds. We believe in highlighting the passion and potential of our team members and all who interact with us.
Throughout your summer you will participate in a variety of internship experiences from touring Hoċokata Ṫi, our cultural center, to summer cookouts with your fellow interns, to a variety of networking events, there will be something to look forward to each week.
What else is in it for you? You'll be working on meaningful projects with purpose that have an impact on our community. You will be mentored, coached, and developed by some of the best talent around, while gaining real on-the-job experience you can take with you anywhere you go!
Internship Program Dates: June 2025 - August 2025
Internship Location: Prior Lake, MN (in office)
You’ll be a perfect fit if: You have fitness operations experience and are ready to expand your skills. Learning more about our group fitness classes, personal training and supporting our daily operations You possess strong communication skills and excel at collaborating with diverse individuals. You have excellent customer service and computer skills. You have the passion to help people and live a healthy lifestyle. If you are ready to stay actively engaged throughout the summer, this internship is for you!
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org.
Internship Requirements:
Internship Overview: You'll be working for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, we are a tribal government, a vibrant community, and a workplace rich in individual skills and backgrounds. We believe in highlighting the passion and potential of our team members and all who interact with us.
Throughout your summer you will participate in a variety of internship experiences from touring Hoċokata Ṫi, our cultural center, to summer cookouts with your fellow interns, to a variety of networking events, there will be something to look forward to each week.
What else is in it for you? You'll be working on meaningful projects with purpose that have an impact on our community. You will be mentored, coached, and developed by some of the best talent around, while gaining real on-the-job experience you can take with you anywhere you go!
Internship Program Dates: June 2025 - August 2025
Internship Location: Prior Lake, MN (in office)
You’ll be a perfect fit if: You have fitness operations experience and are ready to expand your skills. Learning more about our group fitness classes, personal training and supporting our daily operations You possess strong communication skills and excel at collaborating with diverse individuals. You have excellent customer service and computer skills. You have the passion to help people and live a healthy lifestyle. If you are ready to stay actively engaged throughout the summer, this internship is for you!
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org.
Internship Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary Exercise and Sport Science or Kinesiology to the department/team to which assigned.
- Basic level skills in word-processing, spreadsheets, or other tools standard to the department/team to which assigned.
- Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative, team environment.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide the university/college requirements needed to complete the internship as well as a resume of past fitness-related jobs or clubs that they are involved in.
- Internship would need to be for College Credit and a minimum of 30 hours a week.
- Create, design and implement a health promotion or fitness program.
